Boost wont gain no more??

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Default Boost wont gain no more??

hey im running d16y7 on 450's safc2 rfl bov, fmic wrx turbo setup... i had wastgate hook up to vacuum just running the 5psi give or take.. i put on boost controller and wont go pass the 5psi i tried taking off wastegate to see if it even goes pass 5 psi at full throttle but doesnt.... does this mean wastegate is bad?
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Default Re: Boost wont gain no more?? (0618turbocivic)

That or you have a boost leak somewhere.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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dont even bother turn n the boost up if ur gonna run a SAFC. run crome or uberdata and then safely turn up the boost.


also check out ur boost controller and vacuum lines
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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boost controller setting(profecB)?? if u have this one
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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profecb? im using afc2 right now... im gonna check for boost leaks first...
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